The letter, issued by the Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium as well as influential figures, comes after Drizzy allegedly accused the Houston Hottie of lying about being shot by Tory Lanez.
- Nov 12, 2022
AceShowbiz - Megan Thee Stallion is receiving more support from activist groups. The letter comes after Drake allegedly accused the Houston Hottie of lying about getting shot in the 2020 incident involving Tory Lanez in his new song "Circo Loco".
The letter, which was signed by musician Ethel Cain, congresswoman Maxine Waters, MeToo founder Tarana Burke, Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson, congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and more, began by applauding the Hot Meg's talent and success, before expressing regret that she's had to "endure public harassment and taunting not only from Tory but from others choosing to stand with him."
"It must be said that our culture has failed you," the letter read. "In July of 2020, you experienced a violation of the highest order at the hands of someone whom you considered a friend… Bloggers have circulated rumors and excitedly reported on the most traumatic experience of your life as if it were juicy gossip, often perpetuating the idea that you've got a reason to lie."
It continued, "You've consistently been clear about what happened to you, but instead of being met with widespread support, people who should have had your back have chosen to stay out of the matter."
The letter went on to call out "those who have made light of this heinous example of violence against women." It also highlighted that an estimated one in three women worldwide has been a victim of sexual and/or domestic violence. "Violence against women is still entirely too common and acceptable in our world," it said of the troubling statistic.
The letter ended with a message of gratitude to Megan, both for her partnership with the Consortium for it's "Joy Is Our Journey Dream Bus Tour" event earlier this year and for her commitment to "mental health and well being in our community even when your own has been minimized, marginalized, and deemphasized."
"We want you to know that you are important and you matter to us and to millions of women around the globe. Your life matters. Your work matters. Your joy matters. You deserve joy. We stand with you," it concluded, "We stand with you Megan."
The letter came just days after Megan defended herself following the controversy over Drake's "Circo Loco" lyric. Taking to Twitter just hours after the song's release, Megan demanded that rappers "stop using my shooting for clout," and questioned when it became "cool to joke abt women getting shot."
As for the shooting case, Megan alleged that Tory shot her in the foot following a house party in July 2020, which Tory denied. Tory was charged months later with felony assault with a semiautomatic firearm, personal use of a firearm, and for carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle. Tory pleaded not guilty to the assault charge in November 2020.
The court case is ongoing and heads to trial at the end of this month. In the meantime, Tory is placed on house arrest until the trial begins on November 28.
